Remote Partner Network Growth Specialist

AppDirect, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect seeks a junior Network Development Specialist to support partner recruitment and network health in the United States. This internal-facing role focuses on sourcing and vetting new partners, matching partners to opportunities, and building scalable categorization for the PartnerStack network.

You’ll collaborate with the Network Manager on day-to-day operations, maintain outreach cadences, track pipeline, and surface high-potential partners for programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a BDR, recruiting, partnerships, or affiliate marketing-adjacent role (internships welcome).
• Strong organizational instincts—able to create structure and process where none exists.
• Comfortable with outbound outreach and initial-stage relationship building.
• Detail-oriented and able to work with data/spreadsheets to categorize information at scale.
• Curious and analytical, able to spot patterns in partner performance.

Responsibilities

• Source and reach out to prospective affiliates/partners across relevant verticals to grow the Network.
• Conduct initial vetting of inbound and outbound partner applicants against Network fit criteria.
• Maintain a consistent outreach cadence and track pipeline from first contact through onboarding.
• Review existing partner profiles and identify good-fit vendor opportunities.
• Support vendor onboarding by surfacing a shortlist of relevant partners for new programs.
• Develop and maintain a structured taxonomy for categorizing partners by vertical, content type, etc.
• Build repeatable processes and lightweight tooling to keep partner data organized and up to date.
• Assist the Network Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks related to Network health.
• Help prepare internal reporting on partner recruitment, categorization coverage, and pipeline.

Skills

Outbound Outreach

Partnerships

Data Analytics

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

AppDirect seeks a junior Network Development Specialist to support partner recruitment and network health in the United States. This internal-facing role focuses on sourcing and vetting new partners, matching partners to opportunities, and building scalable categorization for the PartnerStack network.

You’ll collaborate with the Network Manager on day-to-day operations, maintain outreach cadences, track pipeline, and surface high-potential partners for programs.